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Submitted by deb on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 7:05am.


Welcome to the Training Page for Thunderbird District of Three Fires Council
Basic Leader Training Logo Trained Strip Square Knot

Training Fliers & Information are found here.

  • New Leader Essentials - 8-10am -May 23, 2009 - LDS Naperville Stake Center
  • Cub Scout Leader Specific - 10:30am-1pm -May 23, 2009 - LDS Naperville Stake Center
  • Varsity Leader Specific - 8am-1pm -May 30, 2009 - LDS Naperville Stake Center
  • New Leader Essentials - 8-10am -Sept 26, 2009 - LDS Naperville Stake Center
  • Cub Scout Leader Specific - 10:30am-1pm -Sept 26, 2009 - LDS Naperville Stake Center


  • Personal Training Record A personal Training Record to keep track of your trainings.
  • TFC Training & Events Calendar Use this link to access the contact information for trainings held in Three Fires Council for 2008-09. This calendar updates frequently, so check it often.


    • THE BSA HAS INSTITUTED AN ONLINE LEARNING CENTER.

    At this center, you can take the following courses:

    • Fast Start for your position in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, or Venturing
    • Youth Protection in English or Spanish
    • Troop Committee Challenge
    • Safe Swim Defense
    • Safety Afloat
    • Venture Crew Orientation
    • Venturing Youth Protection Training
    • Staffing the District Committee - NEW
    • Weather Safety Training - NEW
    • Supplemental Training Modules

    More courses will be added in the future. On your first visit, you will be required to register before proceeding to your desired courses. When registering, be sure to have your BSA membership card handy - registering with your membership number will ensure that your training is recorded by the BSA, but you should still notify your unit (pack, troop, crew, etc.) and district training personnel of the completion of any courses you take. All Learning Center pages are secure, so information you enter while visiting the site will be safe.


    Training for New Volunteers

    Welcome to Scouting! As a new Scout volunteer you are joining our Scouting family, & we want you to understand how the program works. The BSA is committed to your success as a volunteer while serving young people. To help you be successful there are training courses designed for each level of the program you are involved with.

    WHAT MAKES A TRAINED LEADER?

  • Fast Start Orientation - Available at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER. for each level of our program. This will present you with a quick introduction to get you ready for your first meeting or activity.
  • Youth Protection Training - Available in English or Spanish at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER. This training is designed to allow you to create as safe an environment as possible for the Scouts in our program's activities.



    • Cub Scout Logo CUB SCOUT LEADERS are considered trained when they have completed:

    1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER.
    2. New Leader Essentials Training
    3. Cub Scout Leader Specific Training for their position
    4. Youth Protection Training

    After completing these four courses, registered leaders may wear the trained strip on their uniforms. There are 2 other courses that are offered to fill specific requirements in your pack.

    • BALOO Training - A minimum of one BALOO trained adult is required in order for a PACK to go camping. A BALOO trained adult must be present on all pack camping trips.
    • OLS-W (Outdoor Leader Skills Training For Webelos Leaders) - A minimum of one OLS-W trained adult is required in order for a Webelos Den to go camping. A OLS-W trained leader must be present on all Webelos Den overnights.

    Boy Scout Logo SCOUTMASTERS & ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS are considered trained when they have completed:

    1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER.
    2. New Leader Essentials Training
    3. SM/ASM Leader Specific Training
    4. Outdoor Leader Skills Training

    After completing these four courses, registered SMs or ASMs may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

    Boy Scout Logo TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

    1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER.
    2. New Leader Essentials Training
    3. Troop Committee Challenge Training - Troop Committee Challenge is NOW available at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER.

    After completing these three courses, registered Members of Committee may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.

    Varsity Letter VARSITY SCOUT LEADERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

    1. Fast Start Orientation
    2. New Leader Essentials Training
    3. Varsity Leader Specific Training
    4. Outdoor Leader Skills Training

    After completing these four courses, registered Varsity Coaches or Assistant Coaches may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.



    Venturing Logo VENTURING LEADERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS are considered trained when they have completed:

    1. Fast Start Orientation - Fast Start is available at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER.
    2. New Leader Essentials Training
    3. Venturing Leader Specific Training

    After completing these three courses, registered Venturing Leaders may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.


  • Safe Swim Defense Training is required in order for Scouting groups to participate in water related activities. This training may be taken on-line at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER. or at a training session of your choice.
  • Safety Afloat Training is required in order for Scouting groups to participate in boating related activities. This course may be taken on-line at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER. or at a training session of your choice.



    • Where can I find these trainings?
    For training sessions not done at THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER, the districts in Three Fires Council offer a wide selection of trainings. If you need any of the above trainings, please check with your District Training Chair to find out what is available in your geographic area. Some trainings are scheduled at the District or Council level, while other trainings may be set up especially for your unit.

    If you need other opportunities, please consult the Training Events & Fliers Calendar on the Three Fires Council website for an up to date listing of trainings offered in this council. You are encouraged & welcome to attend any course which works into your schedule. If you attend training outside of your district or the council, it is recommended that you let your local training chair know what you attended, to make sure that it gets recorded properly.

    Please contact the Three Fires Council Training Team with your training questions & we will try & serve your training needs!



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